Offbeat Grad

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Sara from Sara Strives joined me to chat about the hustle mindset and how it can be toxic. We'll talk about what exactly this mindset is, where it comes from, and how it can be used as a marketing tactic. 

CONNECT WITH SARA

• Sara Strives
• Work From Home Mental Health Tips Blog Post
• Sara's Instagram

PINTEREST RESOURCES

• No-Nonsense Pinterest Course (use code OFFBEATGRAD for 50% off)
• Revamp Your Pinterest Free Course
• Tailwind Free Trial

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW

• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected]! 

Pinterest is changing rapidly. If you've noticed a drop in traffic and Pinterest views, you're not alone. Here's everything I know about the changing algorithm, as well as what you can do to actually get your views up. 

PINTEREST RESOURCES

• No-Nonsense Pinterest Course (use code OFFBEATGRAD for 50% off)
• Revamp Your Pinterest Free Course
• Tailwind Free Trial

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW

• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected]! 

I'm all about Pinterest in this episode. We're chatting about the most common Pinterest mistakes I see today, as well as what you can do about it. I also share some of my strategy for driving traffic to your blog with Pinterest. Basically, it's time to use Pinterest.

PINTEREST RESOURCES

• No-Nonsense Pinterest Course (use code OFFBEATGRAD for 50% off)
• Revamp Your Pinterest Free Course
• Tailwind Free Trial

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW

• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected]! 

Stop believing these SEO myths! Some are just full-out wrong while others are more complex than you think. The more you know about SEO, the better equipped your website will be to compete in this crazy online world.

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW

• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected]! 

You asked so I answered. I'm answering all of your questions about freelancing and beyond! Note, I'm super rambly and confusing at the beginning. I blame the stress of moving!

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW

• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected]! 

Did you know your Instagram giveaway is most likely illegal? It's true. Instagram giveaways are acting as an illegal lottery, and the FTC is cracking down on these lotteries to hold bloggers and brands accountable. Here's how to host a giveaway ethically and up to the FTC's guidelines.

GIVEAWAY RESOURCES

• Is Your Contest an Illegal Lottery
• Why There Are So Many Illegal Social Media Contests

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW

• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected]! 

Do you know how to price yourself as a blogger and freelancer? Hint: there's no magic formula. Forget everything you know about pricing and listen to this episode. We're debunking pricing myths and mistakes to help you value your work higher.

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW

• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected]! 

Upwork changed again! This time, they're charging freelancers to apply to gigs! Yikes! Or it is not so bad? I'll break it down for you here. 

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW

• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected]! 

You heard me right. I'm 100% over hearing your pyramid scheme / MLM pitch and no I don't want to buy your weight loss shakes. Here's another rant about how to spot MLM scams, why they suck, and how to protect yourself from becoming yet another statistic.

Anti MLM Resources

• Anti-MLM Podcasts
• AntiMLM Reddit

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW

• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected]! 

Does Instagram leave you feeling exhausted as a blogger or freelancer? If so, you're not alone. Amanda Cross and I talk about everything that's frustrating about Instagram as well as our best tips for coping with that stress.

CONNECT WITH AMANDA

• The Happy Arkansan Blog
• The Happiness Looks Like Me Podcast
• The Ambitious Freelancer Group on Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW

• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected]!